Private Full-Day Beatrix Potter Tour: Discover Iconic Locations and Artworks
5.0
22 Ratings
Ambleside
Immerse yourself in the world of Beatrix Potter on this private full-day tour. Explore iconic locations, see original artworks, and discover the beauty of the Lake District.
Duration:
8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Wray Castle - Your first stop is at Wray Castle and takes you back in time to when Beatrix Potter was a teenager on holiday in 1882. The usual holiday home, rented for the summer in Scotland, was unavailable and so Beatrix persuaded her parents to take Wray Castle on the shores of Lake Windermere for the summer. It was here that Beatrix spent her 16th birthday, met Canon Hardwicke Drummond Rawnsley, one of the three founding members of The National Trust, and started her lifelong love of the area. This was where it all began for her. Your guide will explain the significance of Wray Castle in Beatrix’s life and the people that she met there.
What's Included
- Small-group tour ensuring a relaxed and personalized experience
- Comfortable AC minivans with amenities like WiFi and charging points
- Frequent stops for photos, refreshments, and comfort
- Knowledgeable guides provide fascinating facts and stories in English
- Includes entry to Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top house
- Admission to The Armitt Museum covered
- Convenient central meeting points for departure and return
- All entrance fees for suggested itinerary sites are covered
- Access to The Beatrix Potter Gallery included
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Experience the following:
• Wray Castle, where Beatrix celebrated her sweet sixteen and first discovered the charm of Lake District, which later became her permanent residence.
• Hill Top, a property bought by Beatrix through the earnings from her famous book, Peter Rabbit.
• Esthwaite Water, a place where Beatrix indulged in fishing activities.
• The quaint Hawkshead village.
• Beatrix Potter Gallery, showcasing the original sketches by Beatrix herself, featuring her famous rendition of the Peter Rabbit letter.
• Tarn Hows, one of the most picturesque places in the Lake District, purchased by Beatrix.
• Yewdale Valley, a farming land owned by Beatrix that includes the Yew Tree Farm, featured in the film, Miss Potter.
• Armitt Library & Museum, where you can explore Beatrix’s exquisite illustrations of mycology, amongst other artefacts.
- The time of pickup from Oxenholme train station is timed to meet the first train heading towards Glasgow from London Euston on Mondays to Saturdays
- The English Lake District weather can change quickly, even in the summer months. Please bring a waterproof coat with a hood in case of rain or windy weather
- As there is a little walking involved on the tour, some uphill and on uneven or wet terrain, please wear suitable, comfortable shoes
- Children under the age of 5 can travel on this tour but we do not recommend it
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- All passengers, including children of any age, must have a seat purchased for them
- We will collect you from the departure point linked to your chosen option. Please do not change to a different departure point without informing us in advance as we don’t automatically go to every departure point. If we don’t know you have changed your departure point we may not pick you up for the tour!
Location
Wray Castle
Low Wray,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(22 Ratings)
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Susan
Jun 25, 2023
A Day to Remember - Was a wonderful day. Tim was informative and helpful. He took us to so many places that were gorgeous and he was extremely knowledgeable, not on.y about BeatrixPotter but also the whole district
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Ra_h
Sep 1, 2022
Small group tours are the best! - Our guide Tim was the best for this tour & I learned so much as the commentator enriched the experience for truly understanding who Beatrix Potter truly was, amazing.
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B218wdritas
Jul 13, 2022
Fabulous! - We had Gillian & Sandra.
Gillian was an excellent guide & historian!
So much information & very engaging at all times. Sandra was quite the negotiator in driving us through it all.
Well Done Ladies!!!
Rita Self
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Janh418
May 5, 2022
A peak experience! - We had a terrific day out with Tim as our guide. We already admired Beatrix Potter, but our understanding and appreciation of her deepened with Tim’s help. Our travel route seemed designed to reveal awe-inspiring landscapes around every bend. Tim was an extremely congenial companion. The breadth and depth of his knowledge meant we ended the day not only with a better understanding of Beatrix Potter, but of Cumbria and England. The tour is definitely a highlight of our time in the Lakes.
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Julesp749
Aug 5, 2021
Brilliant Beatrix - Such a packed and full day tour with amazing views and places to visit. Sandra our driver and Gillian our guide were so knowledgeable of the area and with a wealth of information. Gillian's passion for Beatrix Potter showed in her excellent delivery and enthusiasm of her knowledge.
Timings were perfect and we had enough time for toilet breaks, photo opportunities , gifts and lunch.
A definite must and I would use this company again,
Thank you for a lovely day :-)
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Chatterbec
Aug 2, 2021
Breathtaking views, full of facts and such a fantastic day. A must if you in the Lakes! - What a fantastic tour. We love Beatrix Potter and it was so lovely to see so many great places. Tim, our guide, was brilliant. So fun and lovely to chat to. He was incredibly knowledgeable and loved the enthusiasm. He taught us so much and we now know all the other things that made Beatrix so great apart from the books . Lots of stops and plenty of time at each. Never felt rushed. The views we saw and photo opportunities we had too were great. Also so nice that Tim refers to books and knows where pictures are..makes it more real. Loved we learnt about Wordsworth a bit too. Never done a tour before but definitely going to do another next time we are here in the Lakes. A big mention also has to go to Tim's excellent driving. No idea how he managed it all! A brilliant day and lovely having a small group- only us and one other couple. Thank you Tim,,you were fab and English Lake Tours. You will see us again!
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Jost2776nl
Feb 15, 2020
Holiday - Fantastic I love Beatrix potter and her home was delightful so much to see and the guides around the house were so knowledgeable it’s like stepping back in time and the gardens are beautiful there is a shop selling her stuff watch you get carried away buying such a beautiful place
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Stephen
Oct 25, 2019
Beatrix Potter tour - We were met at the Windermere train station precisely on time. Appropriate well-maintained van. Our driver/guide was Tim who did an exceptional job -- most knowledgeable, fun to be with. Good driver. Tour sequenced well and was run at a relaxed pace. Obviously, he enjoyed the subject and we had a running commentary that was informative and answered our many questions. The two of us plus two others made for a good group. We all ended the day not only enjoying the area but had a much greater understanding of Beatrix Potter and her many contributions to children's literature as well as the Lake District.
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57430
Oct 10, 2019
Brilliant day - We had a fantastic day yesterday with our lovely guide Gillian and driver Tim, Gillian is passionate about the lakes and it shows in her talks, we would never have got to see the area had we driven on our own, I highly recommend this company and we are now planning our next tour x
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Alyssa_p
Jul 10, 2022
Wonderful location, which is kept in original state with love to details. Lovely garden. - Helpul local guides. Given information at Hilltop Farm. Recommended Samuel Whiskers Book, which includes watercolor paintings of the home.
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